Hey Mom, Do I get to be the line leader again? A PTR (My TR has started! - 6/1)

[Coach81]

Hi Megan! Just stopping by to say thanks for putting us in touch with Todd. He has been fabulous. If he weren't so awesome I might not be a DVC member. We are so excited. Thank you again and again!

Congrats, welcome to the club, and WELCOME HOME

 

[Brave teacher]

So, it's been a busy week. Last week of school before the holidays, state testing has started, had an interesting development at work...Just so much going on now.

Well, a close friend, who is also a co-worker, and I had a falling out in November. She hasn't spoken to me in 5 months, so imagine my surprise when she made me a Disneyfied hall pass for my classroom (she is a very crafty person). Along with it came a note letting me know that she has noticed the weight loss, and she wanted to congratulate me on the hard work. Needless to say I was slightly confused with the situation. I made sure to thank her and di have a conversation about what I had been doing and how much I have lost. I talked to Bryan about it, and he said it sounded like her way of extending an olive branch. Well, I stayed after school one day to talk to her about it. Lo and behold, Bryan was right! It was her way of trying to make peace with me. Do I trust her again right awawy? Nope, but I am willing to giver her the benefit of the doubt and see if we can be friends again. BTW, the falling out was a very high school type of thing. Nothing to hold a grudge against her.

Testing went fine. I tested the juniors this year - my students from last year. I didn't realize how much I really liked that group of kids. I teach a half unit course, so I get my three sets of classes four times a year since we are on the 4x4 system. In essence, I teach every single kid in each graduating class.

Thank goodness this week is over! I needed this break.

Tonight is date night. Bryan and I are going to dinner and a movie with Randy and Alisa and Stacey and Sonny. Sushi for dinner and we are watching Hot Tub Time Machine.

Time to go back and do some personals.

 

[Brave teacher]

Love the photos from the crawfish boil! Lookin good, Meagan!

I think crawfish are wonderful - they taste like the love child of a shrimp and a lobster.

Let's not tell anyone else about Sanaa so it remains easy to get an ADR for! I think my next trip will be in December, and I've already told my likely travel buddies that we WILL be eating there!

Thanks Abby! LOL at the love child.

Girl, I agree! I have often said on threads on the Restaurants board when people ask about Sanaa that we need to stop telling everyone how good it is. I like that I have the ability to have my choice of dining times there, and I can just walk downstairs if I want to. A table is normally available. We told Randy and Alisa to try it for their December trip. They did not like Boma and were kind of cautious about trying something that new to them. They LOVED it!!! They have another ADR there for this summer.

 

[Brave teacher]

wow beautiful pictures and yes u do look sooo purdiful

Thanks!

 

[Brave teacher]

Hi Megan! Just stopping by to say thanks for putting us in touch with Todd. He has been fabulous. If he weren't so awesome I might not be a DVC member. We are so excited. Thank you again and again!

No problem Leanne! Now you see why I gave him such a great recommendation. I believe Todd is Randy & Alisa's guide as well. His biggest strength is that he is just honest, upfront, and logical about describing your options. He doesn't try to sugarcoat things. Plus, he isn't pushy in the least bit...very low pressure. Once again Welcom Home!

Thanks from us too. We get a Disney gift card for referring you since you actually purchased DVC. Bryan says thanks as well. He also told me..."I guess you want to meet her now that she's DVC and staying at KV the same week we are."

Uhhhh.......YEAH!!!!!

See you around!

 

[Brave teacher]

Megan, Way to go on your weight loss ---Don't you feel great? You'll be amazed by how much better you feel during your next trip to Disney. We had been there in May '09, and then I lost 35 lbs. over the summer/fall. We went back in Dec '09 and I could tell such a difference in the way I felt.

Thanks Michelle! I do feel pretty awesome right now. I was thinking the other day that I would probably experience a lot less soreness after the first day of walking around like I normally do. I look forward to seeing how this trip is better than those of the past.

I need to go back and check your report. I'ver been so busy this week. I forgot when you were coming back from your trip.

 

[Brave teacher]

Hey Megan......I got the O.K. from my Dr. to start hitting the gym! He said to start slow and work up from there. I am pretty sure that I will be starting C25K on April 15th. That gives me enough time to work up to where I can jog pain free! Im getting excited.

WOO HOO!!!! I look forward to hearing about your journey through this as well.

 

[Brave teacher]

I'm going to need to get busy on completing my TR part of this report. We are getting closer - less than 8 weeks now until we leave. We're debating on the time to leave on Friday. I want us to have enough time to be well-rested enough to wake up early enough the next morning to be at the Crack Barrel for 6AM. I want to be back on the road as close to 7AM as possible. That would get us arriving at Kidani around 9AM to check in. I wanted to be at Epcot some time within that first hour, so it won't matter to us if our room is ready yet.

Heads up...Cooper has grown..........about an eight of an inch. Keeping my fingers crossed still. Sam on the other hand has grown a good inch and a half in the last month. Why couldn't it have been the other way around?

 

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

Heads up...Cooper has grown..........about an eight of an inch. Keeping my fingers crossed still. Sam on the other hand has grown a good inch and a half in the last month. Why couldn't it have been the other way around?

I have a trick that might help out some. Being a vertically challenged person I too have had issues with getting on rides. My mom always told me to stand up straight but I discovered that taking in a deep breath and holding it can actually give you a little height. It makes sure that you don't slouch at all! It might work to get that little bit of extra height. I still do it now! I can hit a full 4 ft, 11.75 inches by using my method

 

[Brave teacher]

I have a trick that might help out some. Being a vertically challenged person I too have had issues with getting on rides. My mom always told me to stand up straight but I discovered that taking in a deep breath and holding it can actually give you a little height. It makes sure that you don't slouch at all! It might work to get that little bit of extra height. I still do it now! I can hit a full 4 ft, 11.75 inches by using my method

LOL. Thanks for the tip! It has been difficult to teach Cooper what stand up straight means. He automatically goes on his toes. It's still a work in progress.

 

[MHTeacher]

What a strange situation with the friend from work. I agree with Bryan, too. I would take that as her reaching out to make peace---her way of offering an apology.

Have fun on your date night!

 

[Brave teacher]

What a strange situation with the friend from work. I agree with Bryan, too. I would take that as her reaching out to make peace---her way of offering an apology.

Have fun on your date night!

Yeah it was strange. We talked, and she did say that it was her way of giving a peace offering, so we'll see where things go from here.

 

[Brave teacher]

So, I signed up for the DVC webcast when I go tthem email a couple of weeks ago. My scheduled time was at 11Am today. I logged on and everything, but I am watching it with no sound. Oh well...I am letting it run on the other screen in Bryan's office. This way I can get my lithograph still for "watching" it.

 

[MaryAz]

Have fun on your date night-we have one tonight too!!

Any advice from you or Randy as to where to request at Saratoga Springs? And how do you get from there to early morning ADR's??

 

[leamom2princesses]

Congrats, welcome to the club, and WELCOME HOME

Thanks Randy!

No problem Leanne! Now you see why I gave him such a great recommendation. I believe Todd is Randy & Alisa's guide as well. His biggest strength is that he is just honest, upfront, and logical about describing your options. He doesn't try to sugarcoat things. Plus, he isn't pushy in the least bit...very low pressure. Once again Welcom Home!

Thanks from us too. We get a Disney gift card for referring you since you actually purchased DVC. Bryan says thanks as well. He also told me..."I guess you want to meet her now that she's DVC and staying at KV the same week we are."

Uhhhh.......YEAH!!!!!

See you around!

Thanks Megan! Can't wait to meet you!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Hey Megan!
hope you guys had a fun date night. take you time with your friend I'm sure you will find the way,

can't wait to hear what you guys think of the movie.

 

[Brave teacher]

Have fun on your date night-we have one tonight too!!

Any advice from you or Randy as to where to request at Saratoga Springs? And how do you get from there to early morning ADR's??

Ooooh! WHat did yall do tonight?

Bryan and I liked being in the Grandstand section. It was close to the Carriage House and main pool. Also, it is the first bus stop on the route. The bus order is Grandstand, Carousel, Paddocks, Congress Park, SPrings. I know Randy and Alisa have stayed in the Springs area every time and really liked it there since you are right at the Carriage House & pool.

Early ADRs - take the bus...We never had a problem getting there on time.

 

[Brave teacher]

Thanks Megan! Can't wait to meet you!

You too dear.

 

[Brave teacher]

Hey Megan!
hope you guys had a fun date night. take you time with your friend I'm sure you will find the way,

can't wait to hear what you guys think of the movie.

We hada great time. That was my plan with my friend. I don't think it would be wise to jump in again full force.

 

[Brave teacher]

So, we had a great night with friends. SUshi was awesome like always.

Hot Tub Time Machine was absolutely HILARIOUS!!!!!! The soundtrack was awesome - 80's awesomeness! If youa re over 30, you will get every single joke. At one point, ALisa was laughing so hard she dropped her Hot Tamales. Gosh...I may have to go watch it again!